Practitioner Networks

A key part of NVR training is concerned with post-training support and implementation. Support from colleagues, access to resources and opportunities for reflective practice are required as practitioners navigate this complex field. Practitioners are encouraged to make contact with NVR Practitioner Networks where these exist. NVR Ireland encourages and supports the development of these networks and welcomes ideas and suggestions from their members. You can contact the Chair of the NVR National Committee (tara.kelly@tusla.ie) if you would like support in developing a NVR Practitioners Network in your area .

Name of Practitioner Network	Wicklow NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Tusla
Host	Grace Bermingham/Anna Joyce (Jointly)
Position	Family Support Coordinators and Senior Social Work Practitioners
Catchment area	Wicklow (excluding West Wicklow)
Contact details	0404- 68400
Open to new members	YES

Name of Practitioner Network	South Dublin NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Springboard Family Support Project, Tusla
Host	Tara Kelly
Position	Project Leader
Catchment area	South Dublin
Contact details	087 907 4472/ 01 2814934 tara.kelly@tusla.ie
Open to new members	YES

Name of Practitioner Network	Dublin North City NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Tusla, Geraldstown House Family Resource Centre
Host	Tom O’Donnell
Position	Project Leader
Catchment area	North Dublin
Contact details	087 247 9924/ 01 842 2544
Open to new members	YES

Name of Practitioner Network	Dublin South City NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Tusla
Host	Lorraine Doherty / Heather McLoughlin
Positions	Senior CFSN Coordinator / CFSN Coordinator
Catchment area	Dublin South City /Dublin West
Contact details	0877573243 / 0872194199 Lorrainef.doherty@tusla.ie Heatherm.mcloughlin@tusla.ie
Open to new members	YES

Name of Practitioner Network	Western Region NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force and the University of Galway
Host	Maria Powers/ Dr Declan Coogan (Jointly)
Positions	Maria: Drug and Alcohol Family Support Coordinator Declan: Lecturer at University of Galway
Catchment area	Galway, Mayo and Roscommon (will not exclude other counties)
Contact details	Maria.powers@wrdatf.ie Declanp.coogan@universityofgalway.ie 087 6955557
Open to new members	YES

Name of Network	Midlands Area NVR Practitioners Network
Organisation	Tusla
Host	Gráinne Reid/ Niamh Dowler (Jointly)
Positions	Longford Westmeath CYPSC Coordinator, Laois Offaly CYPSC Coordinator
Catchment area	Longford, Westmeath, Laois, Offaly
Contact details	Grainne.reid@tusla.ie niamh.dowler@tusla.ie
Open to new members	YES